Icehouse to Mark ‘Man of Colours’ 40th Anniversary With 2027 Australian Tour

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Icehouse will tour Australia in mid-2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Man of Colours,” the band’s best-selling album, performing it in full.

The run marks the group’s first indoor headline tour in more than 20 years.

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Charli XCX Defends Limited 2027 Tour Schedule Amid Fan Criticism

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Charli XCX has addressed criticism from fans over the scope of her newly announced 2027 tour, which covers just six shows across Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris.

The singer said the workload of touring is demanding on her both emotionally and physically, pushing back against calls for a broader run of dates.

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Travis Barker Fronts PSA for Humane World for Animals

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Travis Barker has partnered with Humane World for Animals on a 30-second public service announcement promoting shelter pet adoption and a meat-free lifestyle. The Blink-182 drummer, a longtime vegetarian, urges fans in the spot to consider cruelty-free products and faux fur alternatives.

The campaign, titled “Just Do Good,” marks Barker’s latest turn as an advocate for animal welfare causes outside his music career.

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Charli XCX Opens ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’ in Philadelphia

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Charli XCX kicked off her Music, Fashion, Film Tour on September 11 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, according to Live Nation, which distributed approved photos from the opening night show.

The Philadelphia stop marks the start of the outing, though further tour dates and details were not included in the announcement.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

Pink Responds to Backlash Over Remarks on Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Comments

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Pink has issued a lengthy public statement addressing criticism she received after commenting on Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks, which he made while opening for Ed Sheeran.

In her response, Pink said she was standing up for her own community amid the controversy. The statement follows a wave of reaction online to her original comments about the rapper’s stance.

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Céline Dion Opens 26-Night Paris Residency With 29-Song Set

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Céline Dion kicked off a 26-night residency in Paris with a 29-song show running roughly two and a half hours, marking a significant return to the stage. The setlist moved between French-language ballads and English-language hits, closing with an a cappella rendition of “All by Myself.”

The residency represents one of the singer’s most extensive live commitments in recent years and will be watched closely as a test of touring demand for legacy pop and adult contemporary acts in major European markets.

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Céline Dion Opens 26-Date Paris Residency With Emotional Return to the Stage

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Céline Dion kicked off a 26-date Paris residency, marking her first extended run of live shows since revealing her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome. The opening night included a tearful rendition of “On Ne Change Pas,” an a cappella performance and an operatic number staged under falling snow.

The show represents a significant milestone in Dion’s return to touring after stepping back from live performance to focus on her health. The residency’s run will continue with 25 additional dates in the French capital.

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BIGBANG Marks 20th Anniversary With MetLife Stadium Show, First NY-Area Date in Over a Decade

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BIGBANG played MetLife Stadium as the only East Coast stop on their XX : COSMOS World Tour, celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary. The concert was the K-pop veterans’ first New York-area appearance in more than ten years.

The stadium date drew attention as a milestone show for one of K-pop’s foundational acts, underscoring the group’s continued pull with fans in the U.S. despite a long absence from the market.

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My Chemical Romance Hint at New Album on Final Tour Date

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My Chemical Romance dropped hints of new music during the closing show of their tour, raising the possibility of a follow-up to 2010’s “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.”

The band has not confirmed details on timing or format, but the tease marks the clearest signal yet that a full-length release could be in the works after more than a decade without one.

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Mark Wills Releases “I’ll Fly Away” With Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent Ahead of Live Opry Gospel Album

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Mark Wills has released “I’ll Fly Away,” a new recording of the gospel standard featuring fellow Grand Ole Opry members Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent. The single previews Wills’ upcoming album Grand Ole Revival, due Nov. 6 via Gaither Music Group, which the label says was recorded live inside the Grand Ole Opry House and marks only the second live audio album captured there since the 1970s.

The album, produced by Ben Isaacs, features a lineup of country and gospel artists including Cody Johnson, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Travis Tritt, The Oak Ridge Boys and The Gaither Vocal Band, among others, performing hymns and gospel standards across 12 tracks. It follows Wills’ August single “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor,” featuring Jamey Johnson, Charlie McCoy and The Gaither Vocal Band.

Wills, a longtime Opry member, has notched 19 Billboard-charting singles over nearly three decades, including the six-week No. 1 “19 Somethin'” and hits such as “Wish You Were Here” and “I Do (Cherish You).” Grand Ole Revival is available for pre-order ahead of its November release.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by The Press House.